by Regardt Voigt | Feb 21, 2018 | FX3U, FX5, GT Works 3, GX Works 2, PLC, Software
Introduction Unlike modular PLCs such as the Q-Series, FX PLCs have default settings for retentive/latched device words, but memory, timers, etc. While this is not an issue, it does need to be taken into consideration when creating PLC programs. Design Considerations...
by Regardt Voigt | Jan 22, 2018 | FX3U, FX5, GX Works 2, GX Works 3, PLC, Software
Mitsubishi PLC Data Types & Utilization Specifications 8 Simple PLC data types are available – indicating the format at which PLC data is being stored. Bits are bi-state information (Binary information. Words are 16Bits. Double-Words are 32Bits. These are...
by Regardt Voigt | Dec 14, 2017 | FX5, GOT HMI, GT Designer 3, GT Works 3, GT2000, GX Works 2, Software
Communication setup between hardware devices in the automation and information world has become a fundamental requirement for interfacing and data transition processes. In this case we will have a brief look at Data communication between the FX5U (iQ-F) PLC and the...